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Do you ever find yourself in need of quick and easy group counseling activities? Of course, you do. It’s easy to picture:
Empower students to escape negative thinking traps by guiding them to reframe negative thoughts. Once students identify these cognitive distortions, real change
If you have space, a calm corner is a great addition to your counseling office. It provides a safe place where students
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What Do You Love About Being a School Counselor?
When we have a minute to step back, our role as a school counselors is pretty amazing. In our buildings we serve a unique role, make a positive impact, and provide a safe space for students and staff. Chelsey, Ashely, and Brandy remind me why we love being school counselors.We have a unique roleMy favorite
Testing season can be a time of stress in schools for students and teachers. It can be hard to maintain an optimistic
Teaching & Encouraging Growth MindsetGrowth mindset, from Dr. Carol Dweck, is a revolutionarily simple yet often misunderstood concept. Teaching and encouraging a growth
I love seeing creative, engaging, and interactive school counseling bulletin boards. There are so many great ideas. Check out some Confident Counselors
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5 School Counseling Activities Using a Plain Sheet of Paper
Carol Miller Counseling Essentials
Let’s face it, kids are used to having worksheets and templates and preprinted note pages, but sometimes I don’t have time to gather those fancy materials. In my office, I always have plain copy paper and it is an integral part of my counseling program. Here are 5 school counseling activities where I turn
I admit I have always had a thing for rocks. I have collected my share over the years, and each time I go someplace new, I look for one to ...
Pipe cleaners are one of my go-to craft supplies for the counseling office. They're so versatile, easy to store, and students love to create things with them or just keep ...
Inspired by reading Counselor Keri’s “Five Ways To Use Coffee Filters In School Counseling,” I excitedly went through my resources and office supplies to create and share 5 ways counselors ...
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How do you use technology in school counseling?
EduKate & Inspire, The Sunny Sunshine Student Support Store and Counselor Keri
Incorporating technology in school counseling can really engage students, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to use it in simple ways. Some Confident Counselors have great suggestions for how they use
During the second quarter of the school year, I started talking to my seventh graders about stress. We did a simple self-assessment and nearly all of my students were reporting ...
I’m always excited about new fun school counseling activities that don’t involve worksheets and this post is all about my favorites! When I’m planning for my school counseling lessons, there are five ...
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach and one of my favorite small groups to run. I always include goal setting, identifying problems, coping skills, healthy habits, and ...
